US Bridges

10th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.4N of Inman · Structure no. 000590777005407

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries10th. Ave.
CrossesBlaze Fork Creek
Location2.0E 1.4N of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25064, -97.73903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic63 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 10th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 10th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 10th. Ave. over Blaze Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.